Hudson County officials say the shooting took place around 8:30 p.m. near Martin Luther Kind Drive.
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Upon arrival, officers found a female victim with an apparent gunshot wound to her torso.
Officials identified the victim as 36-year-old Jersey City resident Aieshia McFadden.
She was transported to Jersey City Medical Center where she was pronounced dead around 9:10 p.m.
The Homicide Unit is actively investigating the case with help from the Jersey City Police Department.
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No arrests have been made at this time.
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